Person: BJ

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Marty Reid, BJ Hogg, Michael McDowell and Alexandra Ford in Give My Head Peace

celebrity

Tributes paid to Lisburn actor BJ Hogg who has died aged 65

He was best known for his role as Big Mervyn in the BBC Northern Ireland comedy series Give My Head Peace.

general

Forget about the perfect life and body - It’s all about motivation

gaa

Kerry come away with more than two League points

David Moran under pressure from Conall McCann 2/4/2017

gaa

Toothless Tyrone easy prey for tigerish Kerry

rugby

Jerry Flannery glad to be back at Munster

rugby

Denis Hurley and BJ Botha exit as Munster trim squad

John Ryan: CJ Stander will get even better for Ireland

The best has yet to come! That’s the view of Munster prop John Ryan as he enthuses about CJ Stander’s man-of-the-match performance for Ireland against Wales last Sunday and now avidly looks forward to another “blinder” from the South African in Paris tomorrow.

Fri, 12 Feb, 2016

Stade Francais Paris v Munster - European Rugby Champions Cup - Pool 4 Round 2 Refixture

Anthony Foley seeks further signs of progression from Munster

The green shoots of recovery appear to have sprung at Munster if their performance at the weekend is any indication.

Tue, 19 Jan, 2016

Mike Sherry wants real Munster to front up

Mike Sherry was correct to say this week there was plenty to play for when Munster meet Stade Francais at Thomond Park today.

Sat, 16 Jan, 2016

A day Munster didn’t get the reward they deserved

For the second weekend in a row, Ulster have kept Irish Champions Cup qualification hopes alive with a smashing win in Toulouse. Back-to-back victories over the former standard bearers in Europe represents an excellent start to the reign of Les Kiss as he begins to make his presence felt in Belfast.

Mon, 21 Dec, 2015

Munster v Leicester Tigers - European Rugby Champions Cup - Pool 4 Round 3

How the sides compare: Munster v Leicester

MUNSTER SELECTION

Sun, 20 Dec, 2015

Ian Keatley backed to turn form around by Anthony Foley

Under-pressure out-half Ian Keatley has been backed to turn his form around after some frank discussions with Munster head coach Anthony Foley.

Wed, 16 Dec, 2015

What do Champions Cup performances say about Irish rugby?

IF Ulster’s amazing 38-0 demolition of Toulouse on Friday night suggested talk of the demise of the Irish provinces in Europe is a bit premature, the performances of Munster and Leinster only served to open the debate once again.

Mon, 14 Dec, 2015

Munster Rugby Squad Training - Wednesday 19th February

Duncan Casey: You’d better make sure you’re ready when the bubble bursts

Rugby players live in a bubble. To say we are removed from the reality of normal working life is an understatement, writes Duncan Casey.

Sun, 13 Dec, 2015

Anthony Foley evades Ian Madigan talk to focus on Leicester Tigers

The prospect of Ian Madigan leaving Leinster for Munster may excite supporters in the southern province but head coach Anthony Foley believes both he and the player in question have more pressing concerns this week.

Wed, 09 Dec, 2015

Anthony Foley: Conor Murray doubtful for Leicester Tigers clash

With Peter O’Mahony out for the foreseeable future and Tommy O’Donnell a month or more away from a return to action, the last thing Munster need right now is the loss of another high-class player in the shape of Lions scrum-half Conor Murray, who has been ruled out of action with a bruised foot since the European Champions Cup game against Treviso on November 14.

Thu, 03 Dec, 2015

James Cronin and David Kilcoyne out to show Joe Schmidt the error of his ways

Although never publicly expressed, there was an undoubted sense of grievance in the Munster camp that none of their front-row players merited a place in Joe Schmidt’s World Cup squad.

Thu, 26 Nov, 2015

Mario Sagario steps into breach for Munster

Munster head coach Anthony Foley has confirmed that Uruguayan prop Mario Sagario has signed a three-month contract to help the province deal with the absence of long-term injured (neck) Stephen Archer.

Fri, 23 Oct, 2015

Munster looking abroad to fill void left by Peter O’Mahony

Munster are pursuing a number of overseas options to replace the stricken Peter O’Mahony in Munster’s European Rugby Champions Cup squad that needs to be finalised and announced by Thursday.

Tue, 20 Oct, 2015

BJ Botha Interview: ‘Overwhelmed? It was actually more relief’

Long before he became an integral part of the Munster team, BJ Botha was part of a South African squad which captured the 2007 World Cup. So what was it like to claim world rugby’s greatest prize?

Sun, 20 Sep, 2015

CJ Stander says new leaders ready to step up for Munster

Every award that comes the way of CJ Stander counts on his CV. Take seven Man of the Match gongs last season and another in Saturday’s opening Guinness Pro12 clash with Benetton Treviso as just some of the recent entries for the South African back-rower.

Tue, 08 Sep, 2015

Tom Court judges it to perfection in London

When 34-year-old Tom Court considers how much time he might have left as a professional rugby player, he looks no further than former Irish international Peter Stringer for inspiration.

Thu, 27 Aug, 2015

Special Report (Rural Ireland): ‘We would love to be employers, to employ locally and to invest locally’

Given its location and logistical challenges, Tournafulla doesn’t appear naturally conducive to setting up a business, but two local entrepreneurs are bucking that trend in very different ways.

Mon, 10 Aug, 2015

Cork players rue last-minute equaliser as Kerry snatch replay

Kerry 2-15 Cork 3-12

Sun, 05 Jul, 2015

Tomas Quinn: Great care was taken by Kerry to avoid ambush

Walking into Semple Stadium you are reminded you are now entering the ‘Home of Hurling’ but after the underage football success of Tipperary in recent years and a first outing of the year for the defending All-Ireland Champions, yesterday’s crowd was more akin to a Munster hurling clash than football and required the old stand to be opened and the throw-in delayed 15 minutes.

Mon, 15 Jun, 2015

BJ Botha: Overseas stars face complex challenges in forging Irish careers

BJ Botha was an established South African Test prop when he chose to ply his trade in Ireland but the Springbok World Cup winner believes there is more to switching countries than a mere residency rule.

Thu, 07 May, 2015

Maul failings Anthony Foley’s only real concern

Munster 30 Treviso 19: Five points in the bag courtesy of Saturday’s victory over Treviso and Munster are sitting exactly where they want to be in the top two of the Guinness Pro 12 and within touching distance of a home semi-final.

Mon, 27 Apr, 2015

Anthony Foley rubbishes rumours of Toulon swoop for Paul O’Connell

Munster coach Anthony Foley dismissed reports linking Paul O’Connell with Toulon as “nonsense” and claimed the story was a malicious attempt to ‘cause trouble’.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2015

Botha gets six-month Munster deal

Munster’s plans for next season have taken further shape after the IRFU approved its bid to re-sign former Springbok tighthead prop BJ Botha.

Thu, 12 Mar, 2015

BJ Botha hoping to secure contract extension with Munster

Brendan James Botha wants to extend his stay with Munster beyond this season and hopes a deal can be inked in the near future.

Thu, 05 Mar, 2015

Kerry beat Dublin with strong second half

Kerry 0-15 Dublin 1-10

Sun, 01 Mar, 2015

Archer maintains a driving ambition

Stephen Archer recently signed a three-year renewal of his Munster contract.

Fri, 19 Dec, 2014

Mild Munster overthrown by Clermont

Clermont Auvergne produced a powerhouse performance at Thomond Park to beat Munster 16-9 and take over at the top of the European Rugby Champions Cup’s Pool One.

Sat, 06 Dec, 2014

Howard hoping to make first impressions last for Munster

New Munster loanee Pat Howard will be a man on a mission when he makes his home debut against Ulster on Friday night, looking to impress his coaches on two continents.

Wed, 26 Nov, 2014

Steely Munster get Foley off mark

GUINNESS PRO12:

Sat, 13 Sep, 2014

Keatley looks to bright future as new era starts for Munster

Ian Keatley will start at out-half for Munster in their Guinness PRO12 opener at home to Edinburgh tonight (KO: 7.35pm) nursing the same injury he had to manage throughout the last campaign.

Fri, 05 Sep, 2014

Kerry overcome brave Clare challenge to set up final date with Cork

Kerry 1-17 Clare 1-13

Sun, 22 Jun, 2014

VIDEO: Munster can win by playing smart

Four times his Grenoble side have played Toulon, three times they’ve won. The secret is simple.

Fri, 25 Apr, 2014

Burden relishing cup challenge of facing old master Botha

He may come to regret it on Sunday but BJ Botha has played a fairly significant role in developing Toulon’s Craig Burden into a top-class hooker.

Thu, 24 Apr, 2014

Murray primed to step in at No 10 for Munster

JJ Hanrahan is likely to be restricted to water carrier duties in Marseille this weekend. And, if that is the case, should anything happen to Ian Keatley the battle for a place in the Heineken Cup final could hinge on how good Conor Murray can act as back-up goal-kicker.

Wed, 23 Apr, 2014

Habana has inside track on Munster’s South African trio

Bryan Habana will be giving his Toulon team-mates the inside track on Munster’s South African contingent, having played with BJ Botha, CJ Stander and Gerhard van den Heever.

Tue, 22 Apr, 2014

Penney lines up Murphy or Murray in case of No 10 crisis

Munster would be forced to call on Johne Murphy or Conor Murray to act as No 10 back-up should Ian Keatley suffer any form of injury before the Heineken Cup semi-final clash with Toulon.

Wed, 16 Apr, 2014

Showdowngets personal for Bok Botha

Munster prop forward BJ Botha is expecting a massive personal battle in today’s Heineken Cup quarter-final at Thomond Park when he comes face to face with fellow World Cup winner Gurthro Steenkamp.

Sat, 05 Apr, 2014

O'Donoghue guides Kerry to win over Kildare

Kildare 0-15 Kerry 2-15, Newbridge

Sun, 16 Mar, 2014

Kingdom fall to third loss in a row

Mayo 2-15 Kerry 1-13

Sun, 02 Mar, 2014

Derry take first win at Kerry's expense

Kerry 0-14 Derry 0-16

Sun, 09 Feb, 2014

Munster fancy the heat in the kitchen more than most

With Munster one of six teams, along with Ulster, already through to the knockout stages of the Heineken Cup with a game to spare, the focus now for Rob Penney’s men is to secure that all-important home quarter-final.

Mon, 13 Jan, 2014

Kilcoyne reveals Reds braced for backlash

HEINEKEN CUP POOL 6:

Fri, 10 Jan, 2014

Penney with plenty to ponder for trip to Ulster

Munster’s fine recent run of form that has moved them seven points clear at the top of the RaboDirect Pro12 has left head coach Rob Penney with a few selection headaches for what is certain to be a very difficult game against Ulster at Ravenhill on Friday.

Tue, 31 Dec, 2013

Penney must juggle side ahead of derby

Munster coach Rob Penney has a number of selection headaches ahead of Friday night’s RaboDirect Pro12 clash with Connacht at Thomond Park (7.15pm).

Tue, 24 Dec, 2013